Is the K3 for non-contesters?

[David Pratt-2]

In a recent message, Johnny Siu <[hidden email]> wrote ...
>I notice that battery technology has been improving.
>The internal lead-acid battery used in K2 can be
>replaced by newer version with capacity of 3.5Ahr
>instead of the original 2.9Ahr.  The new version can
>be found easily in Hong Kong at a price of say US$10.

Could you please provide a link to these batteries, Johnny? If they are
the same physical size as the original K2 battery I should be very
interested in obtaining one.

73
--
David G4DMP
Leeds, England, UK
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[Johnny Siu]

Hi David and other group members,

Thank you for all your replies.

I shall try to buy one of those 3.5AH battery first
and give you details later.

There are many many battery manufacturers in China
where we are so near.  I shall see what I get.

There may be no weblink for manufacturers who are in
fact OEM for other suppliers.

We are lucky that we do not have any GST or VAT or
import duties.  Ham gears and electronic parts are
just cheaper than most parts of the world.

73

Johnny VR2XMC
 
--- David Pratt <[hidden email]> 說：

> In a recent message, Johnny Siu
> <[hidden email]> wrote ...
> >I notice that battery technology has been
> improving.
> >The internal lead-acid battery used in K2 can be
> >replaced by newer version with capacity of 3.5Ahr
> >instead of the original 2.9Ahr.  The new version
> can
> >be found easily in Hong Kong at a price of say
> US$10.
>
> Could you please provide a link to these batteries,
> Johnny? If they are
> the same physical size as the original K2 battery I
> should be very
> interested in obtaining one.
>
> 73
> --
> David G4DMP
> Leeds, England, UK
> ------
>
>
>

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[Bill Johnson-9]

The good thing about a larger capacity battery is that you can operate
longer.  


72,

Bill

K9YEQ
K2 #35, K2 # 5279, KX1 #35, Mini Modules, etc.  (K3/100 on order!)




-----Original Message-----


>From monetary terms, if K2 can be modified to deliver
25 watts at say US$50, it would be worthwhile to go
for it.

It is really no point for me to go for K2/100 because
I can simply use my K3 which can deliver 100 watts.

25 watt output from K2 can drive most of the linear
amplifiers to 1KW.  My K2 can now only drive my ICPW-1
or Yaesu Quadra to only 300-350 watts.

>From marketing point of view, if our QRP K2 can some
how manage to deliver 25 watts, the usefulness of the
rig will be further enhanced and hence marketability.
In other words, a 25 watts K2 could mean:

a. an capable QRP rig as it is;
b. with good power output to suit most situations;
c. a rig can drive most of the linear amplifiers to
full output without any intermediate

cheers,

Johnny VR2XMC

K3 + builder of more than 10 x K2





--- Bill Johnson <[hidden email]> �f：

> Johnny,
>
> The difference in real signal strength for a
> receiving station if you were
> to go from 15 watts to 20-25 watts is about zilch.
> Going from 15 watts to
> 60 watts is approximately 1 S-Unit.  I wouldn't
> bother going there, besides
> the changes are more work than it is worth.  It may
> be a better option to
> order the KPA-100 and increase  power to 100 watts
> which is 10 db, closer to
> 2 S units.  Or, in the alternative, focus on the
> antenna which is the least
> expensive alternative, esp. if you are into wires
> like so many of us are.
> Then, of course, one could try one of the more
> exotic, expensive verticals
> with lots of ground wires, then 1 watt would
> accomplish alot.
>
>
> 72,
>
> Bill
>
> K9YEQ
> K2 #35, K2 # 5279, KX1 #35, Mini Modules, etc.  
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
>
> I notice that battery technology has been improving.
>
> The internal lead-acid battery used in K2 can be
> replaced by newer version with capacity of 3.5Ahr
> instead of the original 2.9Ahr.  The new version can
> be found easily in Hong Kong at a price of say
> US$10.
>
> Therefore, my question is "Is it possible to modify
> the K2 to deliver a RF output of something around
> 20-25W?"
>
>
>

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